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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
All the facilities should be in place for followers of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Maha Parinirvana Diwas: MoS Social Justice and Empowerment
“Will discuss with Union Environment Minister regarding CRZ permission for development of Chaityabhoomi Stupa and surroundings”
Dr. Ramdas Athawale reviews preparations for the 66th Mahaparinirvana Day of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar
Mumbai , 1 November 2022
Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Ramdas Athawale assured to hold a meeting with the Union Ministry of Environment regarding CRZ permission for development of the stupa and surrounding areas of Chaityabhumi, that is the memorial of Bharat Ratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar in Mumbai. He was addressing a meeting in the city today while reviewing the preparations for Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar's 66th Mahaparinirvana Day.
Lakhs of followers visit Chaityabhoomi to pay obeisance to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on Mahaparinirvana day. MoS Social Justice and Empowerment said that this year, the number of followers may increase to a large extent, therefore, the administration should plan appropriately to provide all conveniences for the followers.
Guardian Minister for Mumbai Deepak Kesarkar, MP Rahul Shewale, MLA Sada Saravankar along with the officials of various departments of the Government of Maharashtra were present for this meeting. Dr. Athawale said that Chaityabhoomi is a holy place. In view of the possibility of a large number of followers visiting Chaityabhoomi after Covid-19; Railways, Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai , Home Department and Social Justice Department as well as all the implementing agencies should be well prepared for this occasion.
He said that the BMC should take action at the earliest to enlarge the Stupa at Chaityabhoomi. He also said that the instructions of the people’s representatives and Mahaparinirvana Day Coordination Committee should be considered for the beautification of this area. The railway administration should also cooperate with the followers travelling by train. He said that the police administration should take precautions to avoid any untoward incident. He also suggested hoisting the national flag of India in Chaityabhoomi area on completion of 75 years of nation’s independence.
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Department of Space
2nd Frontiers in Geosciences Research Conference  1-3 February 2023
Frontiers in Geosciences Research Conference  is an annual event of the Physical Research Laboratory  Ahmedabad. The second FGRC is being organized at PRL during 1-3 February 2023. The major objectives of the conference include bringing the Geoscience community of India on a common platform to disseminate recent scientific findings, plan the future course of Geoscience research in India, enhance collaborations and knowledge exchange, and jointly addressing societal issues using modern technology. The conference covers various aspects of Geoscience research ranging from the core of the Earth to its atmosphere on different spatial and temporal scales. The major emphasis of the conference is on climate change, solid Earth, hydrology, biogeochemistry, ocean circulation, glacial dynamics, rise and fall of ancient civilizations along with applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in various fields of the Earth sciences.
Many leading geoscientists of India are attending the FGRC -2023 with more than 300 delegates. The participants include very young students to senior scientists from all over the country. The FGRC-2023 will be inaugurated by Shri A. S. Kiran Kumar [former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization , former secretary of the Department of Space, member of the Prime Minister's Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council , member of the Space Commission, and Chairman PRL Council of Management] and Shri S. Somanath [Chairman, ISRO and Secretary, Department of Space, Govt. of India].
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Special Service and Features
TN accounts duly signed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the year 2018-19 forwarded to the State Government
Under the Comptroller and Auditor General’s  Act, 1971, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India prepares the finance accounts of the government of Tamil Nadu showing that year’s receipts and disbursements for the state annually. Along with this, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India also compiles the appropriation accounts for the state government showing the excess or saving under each grant or appropriation as passed by the legislature. Both these accounts duly signed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India for the year 2018-19 were forwarded on 15.09.2020 to the State government for being laid before the State Legislature according to a press release issued by the office of Accountant General, Chennai.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Inaugurates 12th Edition of India Chem-2022 with theme “Vision 2030: Chemicals and Petrochemicals Build India” at New Delhi
Our Government is Industry-friendly: Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba says that India is a growing economy and investing in India is beneficial
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the 12th Biennial International Exhibition and Conference India Chem 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi today. Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers and New and Renewable Energy, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba also graced the occasion.
While addressing the occasion, Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya stated that today India is progressing and Industry-friendly atmosphere is being created by the government with holistic approach. He also said that our government is pro-poor, pro-farmer but Industry-friendly. He further stated that if any country wants to cater to the needs of its people, generate employment and wants to establish itself in International market then Industrial development is must and for Industrial development to happen, an ecosystem has to be created. Underlying the quality of the Government, Dr Mandaviya said that this is the quality of this government that it does not think in ‘token’ but in ‘Total’. We have to think how India should progress further with the total approach.
Dr Mandaviya also lauded the role of scientists and industries in manufacturing COVID vaccine during the pandemic. Talking about ‘Aatmnirbhar’ Bharat, Union Minister said that Aatmnirbhar Bharat does not mean that we won’t import anything but it means that critical requirements of the nation should be fulfilled by the nation.
Union Chemical and Fertilizer Minister highlighted various achievements of the Indian Chemicals & Petrochemicals industry which have become a global player. He also suggested the need to create a roadmap for the industry for long-term policy support, investment as well as export promotion.
While addressing the event, Shri Bhagwanth Khuba said that it is clearly evident that India is a growing economy and investing in India is beneficial. He also said that for the Industrial sector of any nation, the government, leadership and decision taking capabilities of the leadership are important. Lauding the strong leadership and decision taking capabilities of PM Modi, Shri Khuba stated that a stable regime, strong leadership and decision taking capabilities of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji in last 8 years, the world and investors have started to show more faith in India.
Secretary, Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, Shri Arun Baroka, Mr. Prabh Das, Chairman- FICCI Petrochemicals Committee and MD & CEO, HPCL - Mittal Energy Ltd.,Mr. Nikhil Meswani, Executive Director, Reliance Industries Limited, and other senior officials of the Ministry, representatives of Industries and Diplomats were also present on the occasion.
Ministry of Steel
Dharmendra Pradhan assumes charge as Steel Minister
 andSteel Secretary, Binoy Kumar 
Union Minister of Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan took charge today afternoon as Steel Minister. He was greeted by Minister of State for Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste while assuming office. Secretary Steel, Binoy Kumar, SAIL Chairman, Anil Kumar Chaudhary and Senior officials of Steel Ministry received the Minister.
After assuming charge Dharmendra Pradhan was briefed by Secretary Steel regarding the various aspects of the steel sector. Speaking to reporters while assuming charge Steel Minister said that the steel sector is plays a very important part in the growth of our economy and symbolises strength of the manufacturing sector.
He further said that he will strive to achieve all the goals of the National Steel Policy after understanding the intricacies of the sector.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
“India’s vibrant start-up eco-system is a testimony of nation’s entrepreneurial talent” says Union Minister Bhupender Yadav
Minister presents EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2021 to Falguni Nayar
Mumbai | April 13, 2022
Union Minister for Environment and Labour & Employment Shri Bhupender Yadav on Tuesday night presented the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2021 to Falguni Nayar, the founder of Nykaa, who built a Unicorn start-up by disrupting a brick-and-mortar industry by taking the digital route to sell beauty products. Ms. Nayar will now represent India at the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year Award in June 2022.
Presenting the award at a ceremony in Mumbai, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said “it is great to see that this year, EY Awards has 21 Finalists with combined revenues of Rs 1.87 lakh crores, who collectively employ more than 2.6 lakh people; this is a testimony of nation’s entrepreneurial talent”.
Highlighting the growth of the Start-up sector in India, Shri Yadav remarked “capitalizing on demographic dividend and government’s initiatives enabling the start-up system, India’s youth has taken the nation to the Top 3 in the world.” The Minister informed that India is home to 94 Unicorns with a total valuation of approximately US $ 320 bn. Shri Yadav further said that during the times of uncertainty, Indian entrepreneurs have continued to demonstrate strong resilience and an excellent ability to adapt to changes and challenges during Covid19 pandemic.
The Minister informed that the Government has announced Rs 6,000 crore RAMP  Programme to scale up the businesses of MSMEs. He added that one of the thrust areas of the programme is to increase the participation of female entrepreneurs. Shri Yadav further said ‘the digital ecosystem created by our government with a focus on digital inclusion through 5G and investment in technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and infrastructure will continue strengthening the development of entrepreneurship across the country’.
Union Minister Shri Yadav and Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Karad, also presented awards in 9 other categories. Shri A M Naik, Group Chairman of Larsen & Toubro was honoured with Life Time Achievement Award. The winners were selected by a nine member Jury under the chairmanship of eminent banker Shri K V Kamath. The EY Entrepreneur Awards were launched in India in 1999 with the objective of celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and sharing the inspiring stories of successful Indian entrepreneurs.
Government of India has been proactively supporting innovation and entrepreneurship development in the country with a variety of schemes like Start-up India, Atal Innovation Mission, eBiz Portal, NewGen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre among others. Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade  has recognized more than 60 thousand start-ups representing 55 industries, spread across 633 districts, that have created over 6 lakh jobs since 2016.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID19 Vaccination-Day 91
More than 26.14 lakh vaccine doses given till 8 pm push Cumulative Vaccine Coverage to nearly 12 Cr doses
The total vaccinations across the country have approached nearly 12 crore mark today with more than 26.14 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8 pm. Today, 66,689 COVID Vaccination Centres  were operational, marking a rise of an average of 21,689 operational Vaccination Centres . Workplace vaccinations have also enabled such a high turnout of beneficiaries.
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 11,97,87,239 as per the 8 pm provisional report today.
These include 91,04,680 Healthcare Workers  who have taken the 1st dose and 56,69,734 HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, 1,06,58,497 Frontline Workers  , 52,94,889 FLWs , 3,96,39,132 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 10,44,958 for over 45 years old to 60 years old , 4,48,99,446 for above 60 years  and 34,75,903 for above 60 years  .
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Total 26,14,326 vaccine doses were given till 8 pm today, the Ninty First day of nationwide COVID19 vaccination. Out of which 19,91,780 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1st dose and 6,22,546 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of the vaccine as per the provisional report. Final reports would be completed for the day by late tonight.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi speaks on telephone with His Excellency Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with His Excellency Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of Israel.
Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to H.E. Bennett for early recovery after his COVID-19 diagnosis. He also expressed his condolences for the loss of lives in the recent terrorist attacks in Israel.
The leaders had a detailed discussion on recent geo-political developments, including the situation in Ukraine. They also reviewed ongoing bilateral cooperation initiatives.
Prime Minister conveyed his eagerness to welcome H.E. Bennett in India at an early date.
Special Service and Features
NFDC announces Call for Applications forProduction/Co-productionofFeature Films in various Indian languages
National Film Development Corporation Limited  under the scheme of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting , titled ‘Production of films in various Indian languages’ has announced call for applications for funding of feature films. Interested applicants can apply by visiting official website https://nfdcindia.com/apply-now/ and refer the Production Guidelines to fulfil all application requirements. It is mandatory to send the complete application in hard copy to the Mumbai office of National Film Development Corporation, 6th Floor, Discovery of India Building, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Nehru Centre, Worli, Mumbai –400 018, in addition to the above you may also send your application to our Regional Office in New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and our branch office in Thiruvananthapuram by visiting https://www.nfdcindia.com/contact-us/for the postal addresses. You can alsocall in case of urgent queries on 022 66288 288.
NFDC produces & co-produces feature films that reflect the diversity in Indian Cinema, under its extant guidelines for film production.NFDC encourages and promotesfilmmakers by undertaking 100% production of their debut film and also takes on projects as a co-producerto uphold the mandate of producing good content in collaboration with independent filmmakersboth from India and abroad.
The application will remain open until 31st January 2022. For further queries please write to filmproduction@nfdcindia.com
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Ministry of Defence
Visit of Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of the Naval Staff to Sri Lanka 
Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy will be visiting Sri Lanka from 19 to 22 Dec 19. The visit is intended to consolidate and enhance the bilateral maritime relations between India and Sri Lanka.
During his visit, the CNS will hold bilateral discussions with V Adm KKVPH De Silva, Commander of Sri Lanka Navy, Service Chiefs and other senior Government officials.
CNS will interact with the Sri Lanka Navy Board of Management which comprises senior hierarchy of the Sri Lanka Navy. The CNS will also take part as the Chief Guest during the Commissioning and Passing Out Parade of the 60th Intake Midshipmen scheduled to be conducted at Naval Maritime Academy, Trincomalee on 22 Dec 19.
The Sri Lanka Navy is a member of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium  and participates in the activities conducted under the IONS construct.
The Indian Navy regularly interacts with Sri Lanka Navy through the medium of Staff Talks, Annual Defence Dialogue and other operational interactions which includes Port visits, Passage Exercises, Training, Hydrography etc. In addition, both the Navies also participate in events/ fora organised by each other through nomination of personnel/ ships viz. Galle Dialogue, GMC, MILAN.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Research by scientists of JNCASR opens up prospects of bio-inspired materials for energy & biotechnology sector
Scientists have developed a synthetic material that mimics the dynamic capability of living organisms to adapt to new environments by utilizing simple natural design principles to create complex networks. The new materials developed opens new avenues for smart materials because of their dynamic and adaptive nature. Hence, they would be useful as recyclable polymers for the energy and biotechnology sector.
Reduction–oxidation  processes are central to many biological functions. Cellular functions like growth, motility, and navigations depend on assembling of biopolymers whose dynamic behavior is linked to a reduction-oxidation  reaction in which enzymes are involved.
Nature synthesizes these biopolymers controlling their size and dispersity to regulate their functions, without which their sophistication and efficacy are affected. Researchers have been trying to mimic such complex structural control based on chemical reaction networks.
Scientists from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Science and Research , an autonomous institution of the Department of Science and Technology , have developed a synthetic mimic of such redox-active biological assemblies, with precise structure and dynamics that can be manipulated.
Image of the redox responsive supramolecular fibers
In their recently published work in Nature Communications , Prof. Subi George, a Bhatnagar awardee of 2020, and his group have shown that such bio-inspired structures are formed by assembling transient dormant monomeric molecules  by coupling them to a reduction-oxidation reaction network. They form a chemical entity called supramolecular polymers with strikingly dynamic properties. The properties arise because they are connected by non-covalent bonds, which are reversible bonds that hold their chains together. These dynamic properties open up prospects of many new applications of these materials.
The research by the team, which also included KrishnenduJalani, Anjali Devi Das, and Ranjan Sasmal, is a major step towards the goal of chemists to harness blueprints of life to design innovative materials and provide future energy or biotechnology-related solutions.
[For more details, Prof. Subi George  can be contacted.]
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Adoption of Sustainability Measures
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  implements various schemes for adoption of sustainability measures in MSME Sector. MSMEs Champions Scheme is one such initiative of Ministry, which provides various incentives to MSMEs under the following three components:
- MSME-Sustainable 
- MSME-Competitive 
- MSME-Innovative 
The MSME Sustainable  Certification Scheme encourages MSMEs to improve their processes and systems to enhance quality and move towards sustainability through minimizing environmental impact. MSMEs Sustainable  Certification Scheme provides financial assistance up to 75% of the total cost of testing/certification, with the maximum ceiling of subsidy being Rs. 50,000. ZED certified MSMEs are eligible for handholding and technology up gradation support up to Rs. 2 lakh and Rs. 3 lakh respectively. Presently more than 54,000 MSMEs have registered and more than 13,700 MSMEs have been certified under MSMEs Sustainable  Certification Scheme.
Under MSME Competitive  Scheme, MSMEs are entitled for financial assistance up to Rs. 2,16,000 towards advance level implementation of scheme to reduce rejection rates, product and raw material movements and product cost.
MSME Innovative Scheme provides financial assistance up to Rs. 15 lakh per idea to host Institutions for developing and nurturing the ideas. Under this scheme, MSMEs Idea Hackathon 2.0 was held for 15 different themes and 276 ideas were approved out of total 13764 ideas received.
Ministry of MSME has taken various publicity measures to popularize the above schemes among MSMEs through awareness programmes, campaigns and advertisements.
In addition to above, Government has taken various initiatives through Small Industries Development Bank of India  to increase the adoption of sustainability measures among MSME's namely Mission Solar, Mission Evolve, Mission Waste to Environment Taste, Mission Energy Efficiency, Nurture t Nature, Sustainability Perception Index  and Green Inclusivity .
Under SPex initiative, SIDBI has come out with Sustainability Perception Index , a quarterly report on sustainability awareness among MSMEs. Based on survey, the index during October – December 2022 was 46 which increased to 54 during January – March 2023.
Under GRiT project, SIDBI adopts some micro/artisan clusters, positions specialized agencies and supports MSMEs to adopt Green Initiatives. Presently SIDBI has adopted 7 clusters/ ODOP under this project.
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha today.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves Determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ of sugarcane payable by sugar mills for 2019-20 sugar season
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs  chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal in respect of Determination of ‘Fair and Remunerative Price’ of sugarcane payable by sugar mills for 2019-20 sugar season.
The FRP is based on the recommendation of the Commission of Agricultural Costs & Prices  as per its report of August 2018 on the price policy for sugarcane for the 2019-20 season. The CACP has recommended the same price for the 2019-20 sugar season as it was for the sugar season 2018-19.
The CCEA also approved to provide a premium of Rs. 2.75 per qtl for every 0.1% increase above 10% in the recovery;
Benefits:
The approval will ensure a guaranteed price to cane growers. The ‘FRP’ of sugarcane is determined under Sugarcane  Order, 1966. This will be uniformly applicable all over the country. Determination of FRP will be in the interest of sugarcane growers keeping in view their entitlement to a fair and remunerative price for their produce.